FAFSA & TOPS
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FAFSA Completion Guide-Step-by-step guide on completing the FAFSA.
5 Things Your Students Should do after Filling Out the FAFSA.
Check out the full article here:
http://www.linkforcounselors.com/5-things-students-filling-fafsa/
TOPS Award & Pathway Comparison
Surfing the Web for Financial Aid
View and download resources from the office of Federal Student Aid.
Includes videos.
TOPS GPA is calculated using only the courses necessary for TOPS eligibility. See how that's calculated above.
Use the Excel tool above to input your CORE transcript grades and determine your TOPS Core GPA!
These courses must be completed with a minimum of TOPS Core GPA of 2.5+ and an ACT composite score of 20. There are 3 levels to this award. More information can be found at https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/tops/
*Superscores WILL NOT be utilized by TOPS.*
TOPS Tech Award was created by the Louisiana Legislature with the sole intention of promoting a skilled workforce in Louisiana. Currently, the TOPS Tech Award is offered to qualified high school graduates and provides up to two years of skill or occupational training to be pursued at an accredited Louisiana postsecondary institution that offers a vocational or technical education certificate/diploma.
TOPS Student Hub Registration
TOPS Student Hub Registration Tutorial--
Student Hub lets you monitor if you are on track for a TOPS Award. You will need your 10 digit State Student ID from the top of your report card to register. Courses you've completed will be in black and courses remaining will be in red.